IPL 2026 Auction Date And Venue Finally Confirmed – ABP Live English

The initial build-up to the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing now. 
All 10 franchises had announced their player retentions, late on November 15, 2025, and now, the IPL 2026 auction date and venue have also been officially confirmed.
Note that this will be a Mini Auction, and that most teams have retained a good chunk of their existing squads. That said, there are still some really good players up for grabs. 
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The player retention window for #TATAIPL 2026 season closed on November 15, 2025, with all 10 franchises confirming their retained players ahead of the auction.

The #TATAIPLAuction will take place on 16th December at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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The IPL 2026 Mini Auction will be conducted on December 16, 2025.
The event will be held in Abu Dhabi, at the Etihad Arena. This is the third consecutive time that the auction is being held outside of India.
The 2024 and 2025 editions were held in Dubai and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), respectively. 
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